KEYT reported that california Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Potential El Niño Winter. John Ruiz reported that the challenge for us with El Niño is the timeline of this is extreme. It's going to be months on end, and we don't know when the storms will hit or where exactly they'll hit,.

Marcus Hernandez reported that if El Niño brings that heavier rain, it's not just a single storm. That is the only thing to think about,. Marcus Hernandez reported that it's those cumulative rainfalls as rain builds up in the ground. Even a moderate wind can blow over a tree and take out power lines. Hernandez reported that we've got to think about the plans and the contingency plans when it goes to go into those emergencies,.

Hernandez reported that because when El Niño comes, the normal emergencies don't stop. So we've got to be ready.

" The challenge for us with El Niño is the timeline of this is extreme. It's going to be months on end, and we don't know when the storms will hit or where exactly they'll hit," said John Ruiz with the American Red…. Estimates indicated that emergency responders are particularly concerned about the cumulative effects of rainfall, which can saturate the ground and increase the risk of falling trees, damaged power lines and other hazards. Officials say preparation should begin before the first major storm arrives.

Residents are encouraged to:. Assemble an emergency supply kit with food, water, medications and essential supplies. John Ruiz said, “The challenge for us with El Niño is the timeline of this is extreme. It's going to be months on end, and we don't know when the storms will hit or where exactly they'll hit,”.

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